Madame Bovary

M
2014
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118 mins
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The fantastic Mia Wasikowska is Emma Bovary, whose refusal to accept societal conventions leads to rebellion and disgrace, in this... More

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Madame Bovary | Ratings & Reviews

"Madame Bovary, Flaubert’s French literary classic, has been adapted many times. Befitting a tale hailed as the first “modern realist” novel, French director Sophie Barthes (Cold Souls) approaches proceedings in a naturalistic manner (akin to Mike Leigh’s recent Turner biopic), lending what could have been a stuffy costume drama an immediacy and edge, set off by a prevailing sense of doom."

Flicks, Adam FrescoFlicks

"Measured and absorbing rather than deeply compelling or vital, this latest adaptation of a rarely well-filmed novel makes a strong effort..."

VarietyVariety

"It is not hard to believe that Ms. Wasikowska is Madame Bovary - she is at once serious and shallow, willful and indecisive, powerful and helpless - but this "Madame Bovary" is unfortunately not quite itself."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"The presence of Sophie Barthes behind the camera does not amplify sympathy for our heroine. Rather, the opposite..."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"Barthes creates a sense of unease that never lets up, and a suggestion of chaos underlying all the neatly arranged possessions in the Bovary home."

The DissolveThe Dissolve

"In an ideal version of the novel, we would empathize deeply with her dilemma at the same time as we would cringe at the nature of the choices she makes. Sadly, this makes that identification harder than it should be."

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

"Unfortunately, Barthes brings nothing new to the familiar story."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"Extend this oddly affecting film a little patience and keep an open mind, and you won't forget it in a hurry."

Herald SunHerald Sun

Madame Bovary | Details

Rating
M, Sex scenes and mature themes
Runtime
118
Genre
Drama
Country of origin
Germany, Belgium, USA

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